The Best Episodes of Sons of Anarchy Season 5

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(4211 votes)

   #1 - Sovereign

   S5:E19/11/2012

   Jax presides over SAMCRO as a series of events begin to unravel Charming.

   Director:Paris Barclay

   Writer:Kurt Sutter

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   Director:Paris Barclay

   Writer:Kurt Sutter
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   8.4/10(3465 votes)

   #2 - Authority Vested

   S5:E29/18/2012

   Set up by Damon Pope and being sought by police, Jax rallies the MC's resources to plan their next moves. Knowing Pope's endgame, Jax seeks Romeo's protection before he, Chibs and Tig end up behind bars as sheep-to-the-slaughter. As Opie struggles to decide his future with the Sons, an unexpected visit from a brother forces the issue.

   Director:Peter Weller

   Writer:Regina Corrado

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   Director:Peter Weller

   Writer:Regina Corrado
3. 

   9.5/10(6680 votes)

   #3 - Laying Pipe

   S5:E39/25/2012

   A desperate situation tests familial and club bonds.

   Director:Adam Arkin

   Writers:Kurt Sutter, Kem Nunn, Liz Sagal

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   Director:Adam Arkin

   Writers:Kurt Sutter, Kem Nunn, Liz Sagal
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   8.4/10(2861 votes)

   #4 - Stolen Huffy

   S5:E410/2/2012

   Complications arise as the Sons band together to face a new adversary.

   Director:Paris Barclay

   Writer:Chris Collins

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   Director:Paris Barclay

   Writer:Chris Collins
5. 

   8.2/10(2793 votes)

   #5 - Orca Shrugged

   S5:E510/9/2012

   Jax attempts to pull Samcro into a new business venture.

   Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton

   Writers:Regina Corrado, Kurt Sutter

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   Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton

   Writers:Regina Corrado, Kurt Sutter
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   8.3/10(2631 votes)

   #6 - Small World

   S5:E610/16/2012

   Jax brings a new proposal to the club with serious consequences.

   Director:Adam Arkin

   Writer:Roberto Patino

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   Director:Adam Arkin

   Writer:Roberto Patino
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7. 

   8.4/10(2643 votes)

   #7 - Toad's Wild Ride

   S5:E710/23/2012

   Jax takes matters into his own hands as things go sideways.

   Director:Peter Weller

   Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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   Director:Peter Weller

   Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins
8. 

   8.5/10(2587 votes)

   #8 - Ablation

   S5:E810/30/2012

   Alliances are tested, while bonds are broken.

   Director:Karen Gaviola

   Writer:Mike Daniels

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   Director:Karen Gaviola

   Writer:Mike Daniels
9. 

   8.0/10(2615 votes)

   #9 - Andare Pescare

   S5:E911/6/2012

   Jax gets closer to the truth but there are still obstacles in his way.

   Director:Billy Gierhart

   Writers:Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal

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   Director:Billy Gierhart

   Writers:Kurt Sutter, Liz Sagal
10. 

    8.4/10(2622 votes)

    #10 - Crucifixed

    S5:E1011/13/2012

    Anticipating backlash, Jax goes into high gear with his own agenda.

    Director:Guy Ferland

    Writer:Kem Nunn

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    Director:Guy Ferland

    Writer:Kem Nunn
11. 

    8.7/10(2982 votes)

    #11 - To Thine Own Self

    S5:E1111/20/2012

    Jax scrambles to put his affairs in order, while Nero handles business with his old crew.

    Director:Paris Barclay

    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Mike Daniels, John Barcheski

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    Director:Paris Barclay

    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Mike Daniels, John Barcheski
12. 

    8.9/10(3214 votes)

    #12 - Darthy

    S5:E1211/27/2012

    Jax makes arrangements to take the club in a different direction.

    Director:Peter Weller

    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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    Director:Peter Weller

    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins
13. 

    9.3/10(3757 votes)

    #13 - J'ai Obtenu Cette

    S5:E1312/4/2012

    Season finale:

    Director:Kurt Sutter

    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins

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    Director:Kurt Sutter

    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Chris Collins